Battery 402
Battery 402 (1943-1950) - Battery 402 was a reinforced concrete, World War II 8 inch coastal gun battery on Fort Schwatka, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska. Battery construction started on 3 Nov 1942, was completed on 8 Nov 1943 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use on 8 Nov 1943. Deactivated in 1950.
World War II
Part of the Harbor Defense of Dutch Harbor.
Originally built as a World War II concrete coastal gun battery with two 8" MkVI-M3A2 rapid fire guns mounted on M-1 Barbette Carriages placed on either side of an earth covered reinforced concrete magazine and support structure. Power was supplied by internal generators and commercial power.
Empl No |
Caliber Type |
Barrel Length |
Model | Serial No |
Manufacturer | Carriage | Service Dates |
Notes | |
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1 | 8" Rifle | 369" | Mark VI M3 | A2 | 114 | Naval Gun Factory | Barbette, M-1, #11, Baldwin | 1942-1943-1945-1946 | See note 1 From SS New Hampshire |
2 | 8" Rifle | 369" | Mark VI M3 | A2 | 238 | Naval Gun Factory | Barbette, M-1, #12, Baldwin | 1942-1943-1945-1946 | See note 1 |
Source: RCW Form 1, 1 Aug 1944, CDSG, Berhow, Mark A. ed, American Seacoast Defenses: A Reference Guide, 3rd Edition - PDF, CDSG ePress, McLean, VA, 2012, ISBN 0-9748167-0-1, page 114-115 Note 1: CDSG Gun Card Collection from NARA Gun #114 transferred to Battery 402 6 Mar 1943 Gun # 238 transferred to Battery 402 14 Feb 1943 Both guns were destroyed by explosives in August 1946. |
Current Status
No period guns or mounts in place.
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Location: Fort Schwatka, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska Maps & Images Lat: 53.9230 Long: -166.51441 |
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See Also:
- MkVI-M3A2 8" Gun
- Fort Schwatka
Sources:
- U.S.Army, Supplement to the Harbor Defense Project Harbor Defenses of Dutch Harbor, (SRHDDH), 1944, CDSG
Berhow, Mark A. ed, American Seacoast Defenses: A Reference Guide, 3rd Edition - PDF, CDSG ePress, McLean, VA, 2012, ISBN 0-9748167-0-1, page 224,229 Barbette carriage (long-range) BCLR Links:
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